Resources
518.894.1757
518.605.7605
Web site created by Javier Oballe
from Andes Web & Photo Design 518.605.7605
Food and Health Links
Cornell University Cooperative Extension
www.ccealbany.com, free nutrition education program
Food Pyramid
www.mypyramid.gov/preschoolers/index.html
Child and Adult Care Food Program
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/care/
Search Farmers Markets
http://apps.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/
US Dept. of Health
www.fda.gov The US Dept. of Health & Human Services, has information about food, drugs, vaccines, etc.
Kids Health
http://kidshealth.org/Most visited site for children's health and development.
Child Care Resources
Capital District Childcare Council
http://cdcccc.org Is a resource and referral agency.
NY State Child Care Coordinating Council
www.nyscccc.org
Family Child Care Association of New York State, Inc.
www.fccanys.org
Financial information
My Benefits
www.mybenefits.ny.gov
website offers a quick and confidential pre-screening for government help
Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit
www.irs.gov/
reduce your tax by claiming the credit for child and dependent care expenses.
Earned Income Tax Credit
http://otda.ny.gov/main/programs/tax-credits/
This are refundable tax benefits for working people with low/moderate income.
Financial Aid
www.scaany.org
Working parents with incomes at or below these 2009 guidelines may qualify for financial aid.
Call 518. 388.4458 for Schenectady county.
Workforce Development Inst.
518.272.3500
Provides child care subsidies for families with children under 13 years of age.
Periodicals
Parents Magazine
http://www.parents.com/
Creative kids at home
http://www.creativekidsathome.com/activities.shtmlFree kids crafts and activities library.
National Geographic for kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/Fun activity ideas for kids and families.
AVERAGE weekly cost of Child Care in Schenectady County (souce: CDCCCC.ORG)
Age Group
Child Care Centers
Family Child Care
Social Services
Infant
$ 212
$ 160
$ 170
Toddler
$ 199
$ 152
$ 160
Pre-School
$ 182
$ 152
$ 150
School Age
$ 155
$ 127
$ 150
518.894.1757
518.605.7605
Web site created by Javier Oballe
from Andes Web & Photo Design 518.605.7605
Food and Health Links
Cornell University Cooperative Extension
www.ccealbany.com, free nutrition education program
Food Pyramid
www.mypyramid.gov/preschoolers/index.html
Child and Adult Care Food Program
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/care/
Search Farmers Markets
http://apps.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/
US Dept. of Health
www.fda.gov The US Dept. of Health & Human Services, has information about food, drugs, vaccines, etc.
Kids Health
http://kidshealth.org/Most visited site for children's health and development.
Child Care Resources
Capital District Childcare Council
http://cdcccc.org Is a resource and referral agency.
NY State Child Care Coordinating Council
www.nyscccc.org
Family Child Care Association of New York State, Inc.
www.fccanys.org
Financial information
My Benefits
www.mybenefits.ny.gov
website offers a quick and confidential pre-screening for government help
Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit
www.irs.gov/
reduce your tax by claiming the credit for child and dependent care expenses.
Earned Income Tax Credit
http://otda.ny.gov/main/programs/tax-credits/
This are refundable tax benefits for working people with low/moderate income.
Financial Aid
www.scaany.org
Working parents with incomes at or below these 2009 guidelines may qualify for financial aid.
Call 518. 388.4458 for Schenectady county.
Workforce Development Inst.
518.272.3500
Provides child care subsidies for families with children under 13 years of age.
Periodicals
Parents Magazine
http://www.parents.com/
Creative kids at home
http://www.creativekidsathome.com/activities.shtmlFree kids crafts and activities library.
National Geographic for kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/Fun activity ideas for kids and families.
AVERAGE weekly cost of Child Care in Schenectady County (souce: CDCCCC.ORG)
Age Group
Child Care Centers
Family Child Care
Social Services
Infant
$ 212
$ 160
$ 170
Toddler
$ 199
$ 152
$ 160
Pre-School
$ 182
$ 152
$ 150
School Age
$ 155
$ 127
$ 150